The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-04

Compromise. Mark Twain's article OH English
she is taught" in public schools Is anus
ing, but would be more We're 1t not for the
impression made the reader that The mis-
takes" were perpetrated by the humorist himself
rather than by the children of the schools Gen.
ID. II. Hill tells the story of the battle OF Chlcka-
manga from a confederate standpoint
The opening paper in the Art Journal is de-
voted to sketch of the life and work of the
much-talked-of artist, Whistler. The accom-
panying illustrations give a fair idea of his
peculiar style The subject of the sketch is
given a high position in the artistic ranks by
this bographer Another paper of gen eral
interest is a history of the organization known
as the Little Sisters of the Poor" The fronts
piece of this issue is an etching from painting
by Ludwig Passini, entitled Curiosity" the
effect of which Is to excite curiosity as well as
admiration on the part of the observer.
The Art Amateur would have new cover had
its attempts to secure a suitable design met with
success. A prize of 800 was offered for the best
design, but out of the l34 received only ten were
considered worthy of honorable mention and
none deserving OF the premium. This speaks i'll
for the origin atty of thought among the artists
who devote themselves TO decorative work A
c-simile OF STUDY by Carroll Beckwith forms
the extra supplement- of the April issue of the
Amateur.
The April number of the American Magazine
of History is embellished by a portrait of Henry
Ward Beecher. which is of exceptional merit,
both as likeness and an engraving. An inter
esting feature of this issue is sketch by DIR.
Benjamin Ellis Martin. of the leading
American editors of the early part of the cen
fury, the same being illustrated by portraits OF
the editors and fac-smiles of their respective
papers.
The Eclectic Magazine. maintains its standard
as one of the best edited as we'll as the most at
tractive, geographically. of the English re-
prints. An article from the Contemporary Re
view, by Fl. Rider Haggart, on the subject Of
fiction, is interesting when taken in connection
with the opinions on the same subject lately ad
vanced by the American novelist Howelis.
The leading scientists of the country mum
bered among the contributors to the Sanitarian
and every subject bearing upon hygiene anG
sanitation is thoroughly discussed In its pages
The contents of each issue of this smagazin,
have n practical value to the general reader a.
we'll TO the physician and health officer.
The Philadelphia Caterer has changed it
name to Cheer" a very appropriate title for
magazine which, without degenerating into
mere cook book, devotes itself in bright ant
sensible way to improving the gastronomic de
| partment of home life.
The Easter number of Harper's Bazaar is en-
| belished with a handsome cover, OF design suit
| able to the day. and contains a striking two
page picture Of Mary meeting the angel at tn
| SayiorS tomb.
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| North American Review: New York.
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| Co., New York.